Temple University Athletics
2016 Football Recruiting Class
2.3.16 | Football
PHILADELPHIA (2/3/16) – Today, on college football's National Signing Day, the Temple Owls welcomed 26 new student-athletes to the football team.
Signing Day Live | NLI Book | Press Conference
· The 2016 season will get underway on Saturday, September 3, when Temple hosts Army at Lincoln Financial Field. The other non-conference home games will be on September 10 (Stony Brook) and 24 (Charlotte). The rest of the home slate includes four games against American Athletic Conference teams - Cincinnati, East Carolina, USF and SMU.
· The Owls will begin Spring practices on Monday, March 14. Practices will continue through mid-April. Spring ball will conclude with the annual Cherry & White game at Edberg Olson Hall's Chodoff Field on Saturday, April 16.
· The 2016 class of 25 players hail from eight states – Pennsylvania (10), New Jersey (6) , Florida (3), Maryland (2), Connecticut (1), New York (1), Tennessee (1), Virginia (1).
· Three players - Shaun Bradley, Darian Bryant and Taiyir Wilson - have already enrolled and begun classes at Temple. Bradley participated in 2015 summer camp with the Owls.
· As a member of the St. Joe's Prep Hawks, Benny Walls is familiar with the Owls' Edberg Olson Hall practice facility. The Hawks have been practicing at 10th & Diamond for the past three seasons.
· Seven recruits are already connected to the existing Temple football team: Matt Hennessy was a teammate of Frank Nutile at Don Bosco Prep; Tyliek Raynor rushed behind Aaron Ruff and Gordon Thomas at Imhotep; Anthony Russo attended the same high school as Nate L. Smith and Colin Thompson (Archbishop Wood); Amir Tyler and Chappell Russell were the top two rushers at Lakewood in 2014; Benny Walls was a teammate of Todd Jones at St. Joe's Prep; Greg Webb was teammates with Kareem Ali, Jr. and Adonis Jennings at Timber Creek; Kenny Yeboah went to Parkland High as did student assistant Rob Dvoracek.
DAN ARCHIBONG
High School: Three-year letter winner at defensive end and tight end for head coach Chris Britton at Springfield (Pa.) High … all-state honorable mention at defensive end senior year ... was a Blue-Gray All-American and Maxwell Award nominee … earned second-team all-league recognition at defensive end and honorable mention recognition at tight end junior year ... finished 12-1 as a junior and 6-5 as a senior. Personal: Born Dan Patrick Archibong in Philadelphia on 9/12/97 ... parents are Heather Carroll, Sean Carroll (step father), and Henry Archibong ... sister Sophia Carroll (5), and brothers Shaun Carroll (4) and Owen Archibong (2) ... plans to major in criminal justice. Pronunciation: arch-EE-bong
SHAUN BRADLEY
Post Graduate: Participated in 2015 Temple summer training ... took classes at Burlington County College in the 2015 Fall. High School: Played running back and defensive back for coach Dan Haussman at Rancocas Valley (N.J.) H.S. ... as a senior, earned first team all-county after rushing for 1,467 yards and 22 touchdowns on 188 carries ... topped the 100-yard mark in seven of 11 games ... added 6 catches for 88 yards ... on defense, registered 19 tackles and one interception ... also lettered in basketball and track ... earned Rancocas Valley High Male Athlete of the Year in 2014-15. Personal: Born Shaun Russell Ellis-Bradley in Westhampton, N.J. on 4/8/97 ... parents are Ashley (biological mother) and Jamar Smith and Lydia and Marcus (biological father) Bradley ... father, Marcus, played junior college football ... sisters Gianna Smith (7) and Genesys Smith (4) and brothers Cameron Bradley (3) and Alex Bradley (1) ... sports management major.
KIMERE BROWN
High School: Three-year varsity starter at defensive back and wide receiver for coach John Emel at Penns Grove High in Carney's Point, N.J. … earned first team all-state when he totaled 45 tackles, 37 solo, with four interceptions as a senior… grabbed 27 receptions for 656 yards and nine touchdowns … also rushed for 176 yards and one score on 20 carries … in 30 career games, caught 50 passes for 1,094 yards with 14 touchdowns, along with 301 rushing yards with three scores on 31 carries … defensively, snared 11 interceptions with 126 total tackles, 91 solo … compiled 18 wins in three-year career … won individual state title in long jump as a junior, and led team to group championship three times. Personal: Born Kimere Brown in Penns Grove, N.J. on 10/30/96 ... parents are Renee Brown and Clifton Shaw ... sisters Dontaja (19), Rayana (19), Dannaja (17), Diamond (15), Dominique (13), and Anija (12); and brothers Clifton Jr. (19), and Amar'e (5). Pronunciation: kah-meer
KEYVONE BRUTON
High School: Four year letter winner at defensive back and wide receiver under head coach Hank Sawyer at Lake Taylor High in Norfolk, Va. ... #37 recruit in Virginia ... all-state, all-region, and all-conference as a senior and led his team to a 14-0 mark en route to the state championship (lost in double OT) ... second team all-state and first team all-conference as a junior ... 216 tackles, 13 interceptions and 18 touchdowns in his career ... played in 757 Nike All-Star game. Personal: Born Keyvone Bruton in New York City on 3/9/97 ... mother is Evelyn Daniels ... guardians are Dena and Charles Basile ... plans to major in computer science. Pronunciation: KEY-vonn
DARIAN BRYANT
High School: Four-year varsity offensive tackle for coach Rick Knox at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia … earned second-team all-conference recognition senior season … ranked as the #32 player in Pennsylvania … also competed in track and field (shot put) ... earned Garrett Pagon Academic Award. Personal: Born Darian K. Bryant on 12/10/96 in Philadelphia ... parents are Carla and Baron Bryant ... mother is a Temple alum as is cousin Cherbria Bryant ... has a sister Brianna (13) ... has a dog named Gandhi ... writes poetry ... list of favorites include: Lion King (movie), Catcher in the Rye (book), history (subject) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL team) ... majoring in kinesiology.
LINWOOD CRUMP
High School: Two-year varsity starter at defensive back and wide receiver for coach Chris Beagan at Sayreville High in Parlin, N.J. before moving to Piscataway (N.J.) High for senior season … team's second leading rusher as junior, compiling 236 yards on 26 carries in a shortened three-game season… grabbed 19 receptions for 238 yards as a sophomore… also ranked fourth on the team with 38 tackles … ran two legs of a 4x100 relay team, which won the State Group IV Title … ran the 100, 200 and 400 meter races on the school's first Group IV state track & field title team in 2014. Personal: Born Linwood Denzel Crump on 1/21/98 in Livingston, N.J. ... parents are Patricia and Linwood Crump, Sr. ... sisters Cimone (24) and Alanni (14) ... plans to major in business or physical therapy.
KARAMO DIOUBATE
High School: Four-year letterman on the defensive line under coach David Hand at Prep Charter in Philadelphia … ranked as the #12 defensive tackle in the country and fifth best player in the state of Pennsylvania ... was two-time all-state honoree and three-time all-city and all-league ... collected 40 sacks over his junior and senior seasons. Personal: Born Karamo Dioubate in New York City on 9/9/97 ... mother is Mariama Sheriff ... has brothers Rashid Dioubate (23) and Mamud Dioubate (16) and sister Sanassa Sheriff (19). Pronunciation: ka-rah-moe DEE-ooh-bah-tay
SAM FRANKLIN
Prep: Played one season at East Coast Prep following high school graduation. High School: Two-year starter at both wide receiver and defensive back for coach Justin Taylor at Citrus High in Inverness, Fla. … as senior at Citrus, rushed for 326 yards and three touchdowns on 47 carries … also grabbed 24 catches for 423 yards and two scores … over two year career, compiled 47 receptions for 932 yards and seven touchdowns … defensively, snared three interceptions along with 79 tackles, 45 solo … also a two-year varsity basketball player. Personal: Born Samuel Lamar Franklin on 2/2/96.
KAREEM GAULDEN
High School: Two-year varsity starter at defensive back and wide receiver for coach Robert Hampton at Lincoln High in Jersey City, N.J. … totaled 25 tackles, 11 solo, with one interception as a senior… also grabbed 12 receptions for 243 yards and two touchdowns ... named second team all-state … in 24 career games, intercepted three passes with 49 total tackles, 15 solo … compiled 22 wins in two-year career … helped lead team to consecutive undefeated district records. Personal: Born Kareem G. Gaulden in Jersey City on 2/19/98 ... parents are Tanya and Keith Gaulden (deceased) ... plans to major in communications and mass media. Pronunciation: gall-den
ISAIAH GRAHAM-MOBLEY
High School: Versatile two-year varsity starter at defensive back, wide receiver and quarterback for coach Harold Smith at Upper Marion High School in King of Prussia, Pa. … totaled 82 tackles, 60 solo, with six interceptions as a senior ... owns the school record with a 96-yard interception return for a TD … grabbed 27 receptions for 485 yards and six touchdowns … also rushed for 255 yards and two scores on 39 carries … in 20 career games, rushed for 655 yards with three scores on 94 carries along with 26 catches for 465 yards and five touchdowns … served as signal-caller as well, primarily as a junior, compiling 678 passing yards and seven scores on a 31.2 completion percentage … defensively, snared eight interceptions with 103 total tackles, 74 solo … also lettered in both basketball and lacrosse. Personal: Born Isaiah Donnell Graham-Mobley in Bryn Mawr, Pa., on 7/29/98 ... parents are Christine and Kevin Mobley ... sister Mia Kai (7) and brother Liam (7) ... father and several uncles played college football - John Mobley, Kyle Helton and Teddy Pendergrass ... plans to major in sports management.
MATT HENNESSY
High School: Versatile two-way starter at offensive tackle and on the defensive line for coach Greg Toal at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, N.J. … team captain and helped lead team to non-public Group IV New Jersey state title as a senior … ranked #33 player out of the state of New Jersey ... played on the USA U-19 Team ... was a teammate of current Owl Frank Nutile. Personal: Born Matthew Hennessey in Nyack, N.Y. on 11/17/97 ... parents are Andrea and Tom Hennessey ... has an older brother Thomas (21) who is a senior at Duke ... plans to study business.
FREDDIE JOHNSON
High School: Played receiver, running back, defensive back and returned kicks at North Ft. Myers (Fla.) High under head coach Earnest Graham ... only played there as a senior after transfering from East Lee County High in Lehigh Acres, Fla. ... had 13 catches for 183 yards ... ranked as #8 recruit in Southwest Florida by the News-Press ... had 338 yards and six touchdowns on 18 receptions as a junior ... defensively, claimed 25 tackles, 22 solo, with three interceptions ... 200-meters conference champion. Personal: Born Freddie Johnson on 9/28/97.
RANDLE JONES
High School: Played wide receiver for head coach Aaron Harris at Miami Beach (Fla.) Senior High ... three-year captain ... had 17 receptions for 600 yards and 11 rushes for 300 yards as a senior ... voted both offensive and special teams MVP ... also a two-year letter winner in track. Personal: Born Randle Donte Jones in Miami, Fla., on 7/1/98 ... mother is Vicki Solomon ... guardians are Tawanda Solomon and Ana Rivas ... brothers Akeem Jones (23), Randle Jones (22) and sister Leighla Morris (11) ... plans to major in sports management.
WILLIAM KWENKEU
High School: Played as a sophomore at McDonough High before rezoning brought him to a newly built school, St. Charles High, in 2014 ... played running back and linebacker for head coach Avery Williams at St. Charles (Temple has an Avery Williams from Maryland on the current roster but is not related) ... was school MVP and earned all-conference honors ... rushed for 1,145 yards and 16 touchdowns on 203 carries and collected 101 tackles (51 solos), three fumble recoveries, a sack, and an interception ... played in the Maryland Crab Bowl ... also participated in soccer, track and wrestling ... member of the Honor Roll Society and had perfect attendance throughout high school. Personal: Born William Patrick Kwenkeu on 1/8/98 in Douala, Cameroon ... named after former president Bill Clinton (mother watched his second inauguration the year Kwenkeu was born) ... mother, Martine Etammane, moved to the United States in 2010 and brought William over two years later ... mother is a certified nursing assistant ... plans to study international relations. Pronunciation: kwen-koo
BRANDEN MACK
High School: Played quarterback, running back, defensive back, and kicker/punter at Cheltenham High in Philadelphia for head coach Joe Gro ... team captain ... earned all-conference, all-region and all-city as a senior when he threw for 1,500 yards and ran for another 1,050 yards ... averaged 12+ tackles per game ... had 12 career interceptions ... also lettered in basketball and track. Personal: Born Branden Ruckmen Mack on 8/23/98 in Germantown, Pa. ... father is Daryl Mack ... brother Daryl Jr. (22) attended Temple ... cousin (?) LeLand Lassiter is a defensive back for Howard University ... plans to study sports management.
STEVE PETRICK
High School: A three-year letter winner as a tight end for head coach Dave Brozeski at Norwin High in North Huntingdon, Pa. ... first team all-conference as a senior ... totaled nine catches and 117 yards receiving as a senior, adding 26 tackles and two sacks on defense ... also lettered in basketball. Personal: Born Steve Paul Petrick in North Huntingdon, Pa., on 12/13/97 ... parents are Donna and John Petrick ... has a brother Adam Thomas (26), and sisters Carly Thomas (28) and Sara Thomas (22).
TYLIEK RAYNOR
High School: Lettered three-years as a running back for head coach Albie Crosby at Imhotep in Philadelphia ... gained 1,327 yards on 99 carries as a junior when he earned Public League MVP ... also earned all-city and all-league honors ... was a teammate of current Owls Aaron Ruff and Gordon Thomas. Personal: Born Tyliek Raynor on 8/18/97 ... parents are Cinnamon and Javis Raynor. Pronunciation: TIE-leak
QUINCY ROCHE
High School: Played defensive line and tight end at New Town High in Owings Mills, Md. ... earned all-state and all-county as a senior and broke the school record with 19 sacks ... played in the Crab Bowl ... was part of the school's state championship in basketball. Personal: Born Quincy G. Roche in Baltimore, Md., on 2/10/98 ... parents are Marlene and Franklin Roche Sr. ... has three brothers and three sisters ... plans to study kinesiology. Pronunciation: roe-SHAY
ANTHONY RUSSO
High School: A three-year starter at quarterback for head coach Steve Devlin at Archbishop Wood in Warminster, Pa. ... was an Elite 11 finalist and first team all-state ... named Catholic League MVP and Maxwell Award's Tri-State High School Player of the Year ... threw for 2,500 yards and Catholic League record 35 touchdowns. Personal: Born Anthony Russo in Doylestown, Pa. on 12/6/97 ... parents are Nancy and Tony Russo ... sisters Chelsea (23), Emily (20) and Gina (15) ... uncle Dan Meier played football at North Carolina State ... plans to study business.
CHRIS TUCKER
High School: Played fullback and defensive end for head coach Blake Butler at Trinity Christian Academy in Jackson, Tenn. ... as a senior, racked up 79 total tackles, 52 solo, with 16 tackles for loss … also rushed four times for 16 yards and caught 10 passes for 70 yards and one touchdown … during career, compiled 119 total tackles, 79 solo, with 23 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and one interception … also played basketball and soccer. Personal: Born Chris Tucker on 12/25/97.
AMIR TYLER
High School: A four-year letter winner as a defensive back and running back at Lakewood (N.J.) High for head coach L.J. Clark ... was a teammate of current Owl Chapelle Russell ... had over 1,000 yards and 20 touchdowns rushing as a senior ... added two more scores on interception returns and one on a punt return ... ranked the #32 player out of New Jersey ... also played basketball. Personal: Born Amir Asad Tyler in Philadelphia on 12/16/97 ... guardians are Stacy and Sean Barksdale the parents of his high school teammate, Sean ... has five brothers and two sisters. Pronunciation: AY-meer
BENNY WALLS
High School: Two-time letter winner at running back and defensive back for head coach Gabe Infante at St. Joe's Prep in Philadelphia as a junior and senior ... was first team all-league both years ... lettered as a freshman and sophomore and at Camden (N.J.) Catholic ... also was a four-time letter winner and all-state and all-league honoree in track. Personal: Born Benjamin Walls in Camden N.J. on 8/15/97 ... parents are Delilah and Benjamin Walls ... has a brother Hector (24) and sister Ayana (10).
GREG WEBB
Junior College: Attended Hutchinson Community College, the #4 ranked junior college team ... had 48 tackles, seven for a loss, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble as the team went 11-1. High School: Played defensive tackle under head coach Robert Hinson at Timber Creek in Sicklerville, N.J. ... had a dominant junior season with 94 tackles, 26 for a loss, 13 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries ... missed the first two months of his senior year with a torn ACL, but bounced back and helped team win NJSIAA South Jersey IV championship ... 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection ... All-South Jersey selection as a sophomore ... All-League selection and All-Parochial selection as a sophomore ... also a standout wrestler earning All-South Jersey honors ... went 34-2 and was District and Region champion as a sophomore wrestler ... teammate of fellow Owl Kareem Ali, Jr. and Adonis Jennings. Personal: Born Greg Jerome Webb III on 1/16/95 in Columbus, Ga. ... parents are Virginia and Greg Webb Jr. ... dreamed of being a Olympic gold medalist when he was younger.
TAIYIR WILSON
Prep School: Played running back for head coach John Shuman at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy ... team finished 8-2. High School: Played wide receiver and linebacker for coach Scott Reed at Perkiomen Valley High in Collegeville, Pa. ... team finished 9-3 in 2014 ... had 19 catches for 391 yards and six touchdowns as a senior ... added 174 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries ... participated in track and field (100-, 200- and javelin). Personal: Born Taiyir Devon Dennison-Wilson on 5/18/97 in Philadelphia, PA ... parents are Tia and Chris Holloway and father Andre Wilson ... has two brothers, Keenan Wilson (22) and Jacen Holloway (9) and three sisters, Naja McBride (19), Paradise Wilson (9) and Jenna Wilson (6) ... Naja currently attends Temple ... has a dog named Ceaser ... list of favorites include: Lion King (movie), Teen Wolf (TV show), Hunger Games (book) and math (subject) ... sports management major. Pronunciation: TIE-ear
ISAIAH WRIGHT
High School: Dynamic two-way athlete at both wide receiver and defensive back for coach Jason Martinez at Kingswood-Oxford High School in Hartford, Conn. … during career, snared 91 receptions for 1,917 yards and 19 touchdowns … also rushed for 330 yards and one score on 24 carries … defensively, racked up 74 total tackles, 47 solo, with four interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Personal: Born Isaiah Wright on 1/13/97.
KENNY YEBOAH
High School: A two-year letter winner at Parkland Senior High in Allentown, Pa. ... played defensive back, wide receiver, and also punted and kicked ... holds the school records for receptions in a season (72), career receptions (119), and receiving touchdowns in a season (14) ... was the first player to top 1,000 receiving yards in a season ... earned all state, all-area and all-league honors as a senior after hauling in 72 passes for 1,160 yards and 14 scores to go along with five interceptions ... also letter twice in basketball. Personal: Born Kenneth Yeboah in Providence, R.I., on 10/30/98 ... parents are Mouna Holt-Yeboah and George Yeboah ... sisters Kendra (14) and Kenisha (12) ... plans to study forensic psychology or business. Pronunciation: ya-BOW-ah
| Name | Pos. | Elig. | Ht | Wt | Hometown | High School/Other |
| Dan Archibong | DL | Fr. | 6-6 | 255 | Springfield, Pa. | Springfield |
| Kimere Brown | DB | Fr. | 6-0 | 165 | Penns Grove, N.J. | Penns Grove |
| Keyvone Bruton | DB | Fr. | 5-11 | 205 | Norfolk, Va. | Lake Taylor |
| Linwood Crump | DB | Fr. | 6-0 | 165 | South Amboy, N.J. | Piscataway / Sayerville |
| Karamo Dioubate | DL | Fr. | 6-4 | 279 | Philadelphia, Pa. | Prep Charter |
| Sam Franklin | ATH | Fr. | 6-3 | 200 | Crystal River, Fla. | Citrus / East Coast Prep |
| Kareem Gaulden | DB | Fr. | 6-1 | 200 | Jersey City, N.J. | Lincoln |
| Isaiah Graham-Mobley | DB | Fr. | 6-22 | 198 | King of Prussia, Pa. | Upper Merion |
| Matt Hennessy | OL | Fr. | 6-4 | 285 | Bardonia, N.Y. | Don Bosco Prep |
| Freddie Johnson | WR | Fr. | 6-1 | 190 | North Ft. Myers, Fla. | North Ft. Myers |
| Randle Jones | WR | Fr. | 6-0 | 171 | Miami Beach, Fla. | North Miami Beach |
| William Kwenkeu | LB | Fr. | 6-1 | 205 | Waldorf, Md. | St. Charles |
| Branden Mack | ATH | Fr. | 6-5 | 195 | Wyncote, Pa. | Cheltenham |
| Steve Petrick | TE | Fr. | 6-5 | 230 | North Huntingdon, Pa. | Norwin |
| Tyliek Raynor | RB | Fr. | 5-10 | 185 | Philadelphia, Pa. | Imhotep |
| Quincy Roche | DL | Fr. | 6-4 | 210 | Randallstown, Md. | New Town |
| Anthony Russo | QB | Fr. | 6-4 | 220 | Doylestown, Pa. | Archbishop Wood |
| Chris Tucker | DL | Fr. | 6-3 | 245 | Jackson, Tenn. | Trinity Christian Academy |
| Amir Tyler | DB | Fr. | 6-0 | 195 | Lakewood, N.J. | Lakewood |
| Benny Walls | DB | Fr. | 6-1 | 208 | Cinnaminson, N.J. | St. Joe's Prep |
| Greg Webb | DL | R-So. | 6-1 | 312 | Sicklerville, N.J. | Timber Creek / Hutchinson (Kan.) CC |
| Isaiah Wright | WR | Fr. | 6-2 | 207 | West Hartford, Conn. | Kingswood-Oxford |
| Kenny Yeboah | TE | Fr. | 6-5 | 225 | Allentown, Pa. | Parkland Senior |
| MID YEAR ADDITIONS | ||||||
| Name | Pos | Elg | Ht | Wt | Hometown | High School/Other |
| Shaun Bradley | LB | Fr. | 6-2 | 220 | Mt. Holly, N.J. | Rancocas Valley |
| Darian Bryant | OL | Fr. | 6-6 | 325 | Philadelphia, Pa. | Chestnut Hill Academy |
| Taiyir Wilson | FB | Fr. | 6-2 | 245 | Schwenksville, Pa. | Perkiomen Valley/Fork Union |
Signing Day Live | NLI Book | Press Conference
· The 2016 season will get underway on Saturday, September 3, when Temple hosts Army at Lincoln Financial Field. The other non-conference home games will be on September 10 (Stony Brook) and 24 (Charlotte). The rest of the home slate includes four games against American Athletic Conference teams - Cincinnati, East Carolina, USF and SMU.
· The Owls will begin Spring practices on Monday, March 14. Practices will continue through mid-April. Spring ball will conclude with the annual Cherry & White game at Edberg Olson Hall's Chodoff Field on Saturday, April 16.
· The 2016 class of 25 players hail from eight states – Pennsylvania (10), New Jersey (6) , Florida (3), Maryland (2), Connecticut (1), New York (1), Tennessee (1), Virginia (1).
· Three players - Shaun Bradley, Darian Bryant and Taiyir Wilson - have already enrolled and begun classes at Temple. Bradley participated in 2015 summer camp with the Owls.
· As a member of the St. Joe's Prep Hawks, Benny Walls is familiar with the Owls' Edberg Olson Hall practice facility. The Hawks have been practicing at 10th & Diamond for the past three seasons.
· Seven recruits are already connected to the existing Temple football team: Matt Hennessy was a teammate of Frank Nutile at Don Bosco Prep; Tyliek Raynor rushed behind Aaron Ruff and Gordon Thomas at Imhotep; Anthony Russo attended the same high school as Nate L. Smith and Colin Thompson (Archbishop Wood); Amir Tyler and Chappell Russell were the top two rushers at Lakewood in 2014; Benny Walls was a teammate of Todd Jones at St. Joe's Prep; Greg Webb was teammates with Kareem Ali, Jr. and Adonis Jennings at Timber Creek; Kenny Yeboah went to Parkland High as did student assistant Rob Dvoracek.
DAN ARCHIBONG
High School: Three-year letter winner at defensive end and tight end for head coach Chris Britton at Springfield (Pa.) High … all-state honorable mention at defensive end senior year ... was a Blue-Gray All-American and Maxwell Award nominee … earned second-team all-league recognition at defensive end and honorable mention recognition at tight end junior year ... finished 12-1 as a junior and 6-5 as a senior. Personal: Born Dan Patrick Archibong in Philadelphia on 9/12/97 ... parents are Heather Carroll, Sean Carroll (step father), and Henry Archibong ... sister Sophia Carroll (5), and brothers Shaun Carroll (4) and Owen Archibong (2) ... plans to major in criminal justice. Pronunciation: arch-EE-bong
SHAUN BRADLEY
Post Graduate: Participated in 2015 Temple summer training ... took classes at Burlington County College in the 2015 Fall. High School: Played running back and defensive back for coach Dan Haussman at Rancocas Valley (N.J.) H.S. ... as a senior, earned first team all-county after rushing for 1,467 yards and 22 touchdowns on 188 carries ... topped the 100-yard mark in seven of 11 games ... added 6 catches for 88 yards ... on defense, registered 19 tackles and one interception ... also lettered in basketball and track ... earned Rancocas Valley High Male Athlete of the Year in 2014-15. Personal: Born Shaun Russell Ellis-Bradley in Westhampton, N.J. on 4/8/97 ... parents are Ashley (biological mother) and Jamar Smith and Lydia and Marcus (biological father) Bradley ... father, Marcus, played junior college football ... sisters Gianna Smith (7) and Genesys Smith (4) and brothers Cameron Bradley (3) and Alex Bradley (1) ... sports management major.
KIMERE BROWN
High School: Three-year varsity starter at defensive back and wide receiver for coach John Emel at Penns Grove High in Carney's Point, N.J. … earned first team all-state when he totaled 45 tackles, 37 solo, with four interceptions as a senior… grabbed 27 receptions for 656 yards and nine touchdowns … also rushed for 176 yards and one score on 20 carries … in 30 career games, caught 50 passes for 1,094 yards with 14 touchdowns, along with 301 rushing yards with three scores on 31 carries … defensively, snared 11 interceptions with 126 total tackles, 91 solo … compiled 18 wins in three-year career … won individual state title in long jump as a junior, and led team to group championship three times. Personal: Born Kimere Brown in Penns Grove, N.J. on 10/30/96 ... parents are Renee Brown and Clifton Shaw ... sisters Dontaja (19), Rayana (19), Dannaja (17), Diamond (15), Dominique (13), and Anija (12); and brothers Clifton Jr. (19), and Amar'e (5). Pronunciation: kah-meer
KEYVONE BRUTON
High School: Four year letter winner at defensive back and wide receiver under head coach Hank Sawyer at Lake Taylor High in Norfolk, Va. ... #37 recruit in Virginia ... all-state, all-region, and all-conference as a senior and led his team to a 14-0 mark en route to the state championship (lost in double OT) ... second team all-state and first team all-conference as a junior ... 216 tackles, 13 interceptions and 18 touchdowns in his career ... played in 757 Nike All-Star game. Personal: Born Keyvone Bruton in New York City on 3/9/97 ... mother is Evelyn Daniels ... guardians are Dena and Charles Basile ... plans to major in computer science. Pronunciation: KEY-vonn
DARIAN BRYANT
High School: Four-year varsity offensive tackle for coach Rick Knox at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia … earned second-team all-conference recognition senior season … ranked as the #32 player in Pennsylvania … also competed in track and field (shot put) ... earned Garrett Pagon Academic Award. Personal: Born Darian K. Bryant on 12/10/96 in Philadelphia ... parents are Carla and Baron Bryant ... mother is a Temple alum as is cousin Cherbria Bryant ... has a sister Brianna (13) ... has a dog named Gandhi ... writes poetry ... list of favorites include: Lion King (movie), Catcher in the Rye (book), history (subject) Philadelphia Eagles (NFL team) ... majoring in kinesiology.
LINWOOD CRUMP
High School: Two-year varsity starter at defensive back and wide receiver for coach Chris Beagan at Sayreville High in Parlin, N.J. before moving to Piscataway (N.J.) High for senior season … team's second leading rusher as junior, compiling 236 yards on 26 carries in a shortened three-game season… grabbed 19 receptions for 238 yards as a sophomore… also ranked fourth on the team with 38 tackles … ran two legs of a 4x100 relay team, which won the State Group IV Title … ran the 100, 200 and 400 meter races on the school's first Group IV state track & field title team in 2014. Personal: Born Linwood Denzel Crump on 1/21/98 in Livingston, N.J. ... parents are Patricia and Linwood Crump, Sr. ... sisters Cimone (24) and Alanni (14) ... plans to major in business or physical therapy.
KARAMO DIOUBATE
High School: Four-year letterman on the defensive line under coach David Hand at Prep Charter in Philadelphia … ranked as the #12 defensive tackle in the country and fifth best player in the state of Pennsylvania ... was two-time all-state honoree and three-time all-city and all-league ... collected 40 sacks over his junior and senior seasons. Personal: Born Karamo Dioubate in New York City on 9/9/97 ... mother is Mariama Sheriff ... has brothers Rashid Dioubate (23) and Mamud Dioubate (16) and sister Sanassa Sheriff (19). Pronunciation: ka-rah-moe DEE-ooh-bah-tay
SAM FRANKLIN
Prep: Played one season at East Coast Prep following high school graduation. High School: Two-year starter at both wide receiver and defensive back for coach Justin Taylor at Citrus High in Inverness, Fla. … as senior at Citrus, rushed for 326 yards and three touchdowns on 47 carries … also grabbed 24 catches for 423 yards and two scores … over two year career, compiled 47 receptions for 932 yards and seven touchdowns … defensively, snared three interceptions along with 79 tackles, 45 solo … also a two-year varsity basketball player. Personal: Born Samuel Lamar Franklin on 2/2/96.
KAREEM GAULDEN
High School: Two-year varsity starter at defensive back and wide receiver for coach Robert Hampton at Lincoln High in Jersey City, N.J. … totaled 25 tackles, 11 solo, with one interception as a senior… also grabbed 12 receptions for 243 yards and two touchdowns ... named second team all-state … in 24 career games, intercepted three passes with 49 total tackles, 15 solo … compiled 22 wins in two-year career … helped lead team to consecutive undefeated district records. Personal: Born Kareem G. Gaulden in Jersey City on 2/19/98 ... parents are Tanya and Keith Gaulden (deceased) ... plans to major in communications and mass media. Pronunciation: gall-den
ISAIAH GRAHAM-MOBLEY
High School: Versatile two-year varsity starter at defensive back, wide receiver and quarterback for coach Harold Smith at Upper Marion High School in King of Prussia, Pa. … totaled 82 tackles, 60 solo, with six interceptions as a senior ... owns the school record with a 96-yard interception return for a TD … grabbed 27 receptions for 485 yards and six touchdowns … also rushed for 255 yards and two scores on 39 carries … in 20 career games, rushed for 655 yards with three scores on 94 carries along with 26 catches for 465 yards and five touchdowns … served as signal-caller as well, primarily as a junior, compiling 678 passing yards and seven scores on a 31.2 completion percentage … defensively, snared eight interceptions with 103 total tackles, 74 solo … also lettered in both basketball and lacrosse. Personal: Born Isaiah Donnell Graham-Mobley in Bryn Mawr, Pa., on 7/29/98 ... parents are Christine and Kevin Mobley ... sister Mia Kai (7) and brother Liam (7) ... father and several uncles played college football - John Mobley, Kyle Helton and Teddy Pendergrass ... plans to major in sports management.
MATT HENNESSY
High School: Versatile two-way starter at offensive tackle and on the defensive line for coach Greg Toal at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, N.J. … team captain and helped lead team to non-public Group IV New Jersey state title as a senior … ranked #33 player out of the state of New Jersey ... played on the USA U-19 Team ... was a teammate of current Owl Frank Nutile. Personal: Born Matthew Hennessey in Nyack, N.Y. on 11/17/97 ... parents are Andrea and Tom Hennessey ... has an older brother Thomas (21) who is a senior at Duke ... plans to study business.
FREDDIE JOHNSON
High School: Played receiver, running back, defensive back and returned kicks at North Ft. Myers (Fla.) High under head coach Earnest Graham ... only played there as a senior after transfering from East Lee County High in Lehigh Acres, Fla. ... had 13 catches for 183 yards ... ranked as #8 recruit in Southwest Florida by the News-Press ... had 338 yards and six touchdowns on 18 receptions as a junior ... defensively, claimed 25 tackles, 22 solo, with three interceptions ... 200-meters conference champion. Personal: Born Freddie Johnson on 9/28/97.
RANDLE JONES
High School: Played wide receiver for head coach Aaron Harris at Miami Beach (Fla.) Senior High ... three-year captain ... had 17 receptions for 600 yards and 11 rushes for 300 yards as a senior ... voted both offensive and special teams MVP ... also a two-year letter winner in track. Personal: Born Randle Donte Jones in Miami, Fla., on 7/1/98 ... mother is Vicki Solomon ... guardians are Tawanda Solomon and Ana Rivas ... brothers Akeem Jones (23), Randle Jones (22) and sister Leighla Morris (11) ... plans to major in sports management.
WILLIAM KWENKEU
High School: Played as a sophomore at McDonough High before rezoning brought him to a newly built school, St. Charles High, in 2014 ... played running back and linebacker for head coach Avery Williams at St. Charles (Temple has an Avery Williams from Maryland on the current roster but is not related) ... was school MVP and earned all-conference honors ... rushed for 1,145 yards and 16 touchdowns on 203 carries and collected 101 tackles (51 solos), three fumble recoveries, a sack, and an interception ... played in the Maryland Crab Bowl ... also participated in soccer, track and wrestling ... member of the Honor Roll Society and had perfect attendance throughout high school. Personal: Born William Patrick Kwenkeu on 1/8/98 in Douala, Cameroon ... named after former president Bill Clinton (mother watched his second inauguration the year Kwenkeu was born) ... mother, Martine Etammane, moved to the United States in 2010 and brought William over two years later ... mother is a certified nursing assistant ... plans to study international relations. Pronunciation: kwen-koo
BRANDEN MACK
High School: Played quarterback, running back, defensive back, and kicker/punter at Cheltenham High in Philadelphia for head coach Joe Gro ... team captain ... earned all-conference, all-region and all-city as a senior when he threw for 1,500 yards and ran for another 1,050 yards ... averaged 12+ tackles per game ... had 12 career interceptions ... also lettered in basketball and track. Personal: Born Branden Ruckmen Mack on 8/23/98 in Germantown, Pa. ... father is Daryl Mack ... brother Daryl Jr. (22) attended Temple ... cousin (?) LeLand Lassiter is a defensive back for Howard University ... plans to study sports management.
STEVE PETRICK
High School: A three-year letter winner as a tight end for head coach Dave Brozeski at Norwin High in North Huntingdon, Pa. ... first team all-conference as a senior ... totaled nine catches and 117 yards receiving as a senior, adding 26 tackles and two sacks on defense ... also lettered in basketball. Personal: Born Steve Paul Petrick in North Huntingdon, Pa., on 12/13/97 ... parents are Donna and John Petrick ... has a brother Adam Thomas (26), and sisters Carly Thomas (28) and Sara Thomas (22).
TYLIEK RAYNOR
High School: Lettered three-years as a running back for head coach Albie Crosby at Imhotep in Philadelphia ... gained 1,327 yards on 99 carries as a junior when he earned Public League MVP ... also earned all-city and all-league honors ... was a teammate of current Owls Aaron Ruff and Gordon Thomas. Personal: Born Tyliek Raynor on 8/18/97 ... parents are Cinnamon and Javis Raynor. Pronunciation: TIE-leak
QUINCY ROCHE
High School: Played defensive line and tight end at New Town High in Owings Mills, Md. ... earned all-state and all-county as a senior and broke the school record with 19 sacks ... played in the Crab Bowl ... was part of the school's state championship in basketball. Personal: Born Quincy G. Roche in Baltimore, Md., on 2/10/98 ... parents are Marlene and Franklin Roche Sr. ... has three brothers and three sisters ... plans to study kinesiology. Pronunciation: roe-SHAY
ANTHONY RUSSO
High School: A three-year starter at quarterback for head coach Steve Devlin at Archbishop Wood in Warminster, Pa. ... was an Elite 11 finalist and first team all-state ... named Catholic League MVP and Maxwell Award's Tri-State High School Player of the Year ... threw for 2,500 yards and Catholic League record 35 touchdowns. Personal: Born Anthony Russo in Doylestown, Pa. on 12/6/97 ... parents are Nancy and Tony Russo ... sisters Chelsea (23), Emily (20) and Gina (15) ... uncle Dan Meier played football at North Carolina State ... plans to study business.
CHRIS TUCKER
High School: Played fullback and defensive end for head coach Blake Butler at Trinity Christian Academy in Jackson, Tenn. ... as a senior, racked up 79 total tackles, 52 solo, with 16 tackles for loss … also rushed four times for 16 yards and caught 10 passes for 70 yards and one touchdown … during career, compiled 119 total tackles, 79 solo, with 23 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and one interception … also played basketball and soccer. Personal: Born Chris Tucker on 12/25/97.
AMIR TYLER
High School: A four-year letter winner as a defensive back and running back at Lakewood (N.J.) High for head coach L.J. Clark ... was a teammate of current Owl Chapelle Russell ... had over 1,000 yards and 20 touchdowns rushing as a senior ... added two more scores on interception returns and one on a punt return ... ranked the #32 player out of New Jersey ... also played basketball. Personal: Born Amir Asad Tyler in Philadelphia on 12/16/97 ... guardians are Stacy and Sean Barksdale the parents of his high school teammate, Sean ... has five brothers and two sisters. Pronunciation: AY-meer
BENNY WALLS
High School: Two-time letter winner at running back and defensive back for head coach Gabe Infante at St. Joe's Prep in Philadelphia as a junior and senior ... was first team all-league both years ... lettered as a freshman and sophomore and at Camden (N.J.) Catholic ... also was a four-time letter winner and all-state and all-league honoree in track. Personal: Born Benjamin Walls in Camden N.J. on 8/15/97 ... parents are Delilah and Benjamin Walls ... has a brother Hector (24) and sister Ayana (10).
GREG WEBB
Junior College: Attended Hutchinson Community College, the #4 ranked junior college team ... had 48 tackles, seven for a loss, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble as the team went 11-1. High School: Played defensive tackle under head coach Robert Hinson at Timber Creek in Sicklerville, N.J. ... had a dominant junior season with 94 tackles, 26 for a loss, 13 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries ... missed the first two months of his senior year with a torn ACL, but bounced back and helped team win NJSIAA South Jersey IV championship ... 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection ... All-South Jersey selection as a sophomore ... All-League selection and All-Parochial selection as a sophomore ... also a standout wrestler earning All-South Jersey honors ... went 34-2 and was District and Region champion as a sophomore wrestler ... teammate of fellow Owl Kareem Ali, Jr. and Adonis Jennings. Personal: Born Greg Jerome Webb III on 1/16/95 in Columbus, Ga. ... parents are Virginia and Greg Webb Jr. ... dreamed of being a Olympic gold medalist when he was younger.
TAIYIR WILSON
Prep School: Played running back for head coach John Shuman at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy ... team finished 8-2. High School: Played wide receiver and linebacker for coach Scott Reed at Perkiomen Valley High in Collegeville, Pa. ... team finished 9-3 in 2014 ... had 19 catches for 391 yards and six touchdowns as a senior ... added 174 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries ... participated in track and field (100-, 200- and javelin). Personal: Born Taiyir Devon Dennison-Wilson on 5/18/97 in Philadelphia, PA ... parents are Tia and Chris Holloway and father Andre Wilson ... has two brothers, Keenan Wilson (22) and Jacen Holloway (9) and three sisters, Naja McBride (19), Paradise Wilson (9) and Jenna Wilson (6) ... Naja currently attends Temple ... has a dog named Ceaser ... list of favorites include: Lion King (movie), Teen Wolf (TV show), Hunger Games (book) and math (subject) ... sports management major. Pronunciation: TIE-ear
ISAIAH WRIGHT
High School: Dynamic two-way athlete at both wide receiver and defensive back for coach Jason Martinez at Kingswood-Oxford High School in Hartford, Conn. … during career, snared 91 receptions for 1,917 yards and 19 touchdowns … also rushed for 330 yards and one score on 24 carries … defensively, racked up 74 total tackles, 47 solo, with four interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Personal: Born Isaiah Wright on 1/13/97.
KENNY YEBOAH
High School: A two-year letter winner at Parkland Senior High in Allentown, Pa. ... played defensive back, wide receiver, and also punted and kicked ... holds the school records for receptions in a season (72), career receptions (119), and receiving touchdowns in a season (14) ... was the first player to top 1,000 receiving yards in a season ... earned all state, all-area and all-league honors as a senior after hauling in 72 passes for 1,160 yards and 14 scores to go along with five interceptions ... also letter twice in basketball. Personal: Born Kenneth Yeboah in Providence, R.I., on 10/30/98 ... parents are Mouna Holt-Yeboah and George Yeboah ... sisters Kendra (14) and Kenisha (12) ... plans to study forensic psychology or business. Pronunciation: ya-BOW-ah
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